Our House was one of Seattle's most famous saloons. Seattle Public Library special collections librarian Jeannette Voiland helped determine this photo - taken in 1913, according to notes on the back of the photo - was taken at 151 Washington Street, what's now a parking lot in the 100 block of South Washington Street. less

Our House was one of Seattle's most famous saloons. Seattle Public Library special collections librarian Jeannette Voiland helped determine this photo - taken in 1913, according to notes on the back of the ... more

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Our House was one of Seattle's most famous saloons. Seattle... Photo-755756.6708 - seattlepi.com

The original P-I caption for this photo read: Occidental St. was "uptown" in 1902 when admission was free to a penny arcade, waffles and coffee sold for 10 cents at Bill's Quick Lunch and so did a big bowl of beef stew. less

The original P-I caption for this photo read: Occidental St. was "uptown" in 1902 when admission was free to a penny arcade, waffles and coffee sold for 10 cents at Bill's Quick Lunch and so did a big bowl of ... more

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A crowd of men sit out outside Seattle's first Duchess Saloon in 1904.

A crowd of men sit out outside Seattle's first Duchess Saloon in 1904.

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Seattle parents in 1946 complained about this South Seattle tavern less than a block from Columbia School.

Seattle parents in 1946 complained about this South Seattle tavern less than a block from Columbia School.

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The arrow shows the Jigsaw Tavern in 1946. That year, the Seattle Parent-Teacher Council did not like that some bars, including the Jigsaw, were less than 500 feet from Seattle Public School. Lafayette Grade School was nearby. less

The arrow shows the Jigsaw Tavern in 1946. That year, the Seattle Parent-Teacher Council did not like that some bars, including the Jigsaw, were less than 500 feet from Seattle Public School. Lafayette Grade ... more

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This 1946 picture shows the intersection of what's now Rainier Avenue South and South Ferdinand Street. The State Liquor Control Board allowed taverns near school as long as they were 500 feet away. Parents complained that year about some that were closer. less

This 1946 picture shows the intersection of what's now Rainier Avenue South and South Ferdinand Street. The State Liquor Control Board allowed taverns near school as long as they were 500 feet away. Parents ... more

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Gus's Tavern, at 23rd and Cherry Street, was 405 away from Horace Mann Grade School in 1946.

Gus's Tavern, at 23rd and Cherry Street, was 405 away from Horace Mann Grade School in 1946.

The Hitching Post tavern in 1933. Seattle Public Library special collections librarian Jeannette Voiland helped determine the tavern was at 1135 Rainier Ave. S. through 1964. In 1965, the name changes to the Chalet Tavern. less

The Hitching Post tavern in 1933. Seattle Public Library special collections librarian Jeannette Voiland helped determine the tavern was at 1135 Rainier Ave. S. through 1964. In 1965, the name changes to the ... more

Bob Ashley, chairman of the Seattle Junior Chamber's Community Development Committee in January 1964, stands by swinging doors of old saloon that was destroyed by the Great Seattle Fire, according to a P-I story at the time. The saloon, which was also believed to be an opium den, was below Third Avenue South and South Washington Street. less

Bob Ashley, chairman of the Seattle Junior Chamber's Community Development Committee in January 1964, stands by swinging doors of old saloon that was destroyed by the Great Seattle Fire, according to a P-I ... more

Brandon Wald, left, and Christian Reise contemplate the white chalk line drawn around the Blue Moon tavern on Dec. 8, 2005. That day, a new law required smokers to be at least 25 feet from the door. (Joshua Trujillo photo) less

Brandon Wald, left, and Christian Reise contemplate the white chalk line drawn around the Blue Moon tavern on Dec. 8, 2005. That day, a new law required smokers to be at least 25 feet from the door. (Joshua ... more